Guidebook for Lydenburg
Food Scene
Cafe Crust
46 Maasdorp StAmbiance and qaulity
Sightseeing
One of the prime spots from which to capture scenic shots of the Lowveld. On a clear day you can see Kruger Park and even Mozambique.
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La Fenêtre de Dieu - Canyon de la rivière Blyde
R543One of the prime spots from which to capture scenic shots of the Lowveld. On a clear day you can see Kruger Park and even Mozambique.
Wonder View
R534The highest point accessible by car and opens up with views just as spectacular!
Is another iconic landmark on the Panorama Route that is worth a visit. This freestanding 30- meter high quartzite rock erupted from the earth’s surface and. It towers over the dense indigenous forest of Driekop Gorge and is decked with stunning, brightly-coloured aloes that are a special favourite to the local birds and insect species
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Le Rocher Pinnacle
R534 Is another iconic landmark on the Panorama Route that is worth a visit. This freestanding 30- meter high quartzite rock erupted from the earth’s surface and. It towers over the dense indigenous forest of Driekop Gorge and is decked with stunning, brightly-coloured aloes that are a special favourite to the local birds and insect species
A natural phenomenon so named after a lucky strike by a rich miner in this gold-rich area
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Bourke's Luck Potholes
Bourke's Luck PotholesA natural phenomenon so named after a lucky strike by a rich miner in this gold-rich area
Marvel in the scenic beauty of the Blyde River Canyon, nature’s own masterpiece. It is the third largest canyon in the world and guarantees to immerse any visitor in a complete state of serenity. The fresh smell of fynbos vegetation, colourful birds in flight and awesome panoramic views makes Blyde River Canyon a must-visit icon
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Blyde River Canyon
Marvel in the scenic beauty of the Blyde River Canyon, nature’s own masterpiece. It is the third largest canyon in the world and guarantees to immerse any visitor in a complete state of serenity. The fresh smell of fynbos vegetation, colourful birds in flight and awesome panoramic views makes Blyde River Canyon a must-visit icon
The three so–called Three Rondavels consists of three rounded mountain tops which greatly resemble the traditional African thatch-roofed round dwellings known as Rondavels. It is also known by locals as the chief and his three wives.
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Point de vue des Trois Rondavels
The three so–called Three Rondavels consists of three rounded mountain tops which greatly resemble the traditional African thatch-roofed round dwellings known as Rondavels. It is also known by locals as the chief and his three wives.
History buffs should wander through the old gold-mining town of Pilgrim’s Rest, marvelling at the restored buildings, many of which were built in the late 1800s. Start your walk at the information centre for an interesting display on the geology, photographs, maps and other artefacts depicting the history of the town. Then book a ghost tour and get acquainted the old folk miners of Pilgrim’s Rest
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Pilgrimsrest
History buffs should wander through the old gold-mining town of Pilgrim’s Rest, marvelling at the restored buildings, many of which were built in the late 1800s. Start your walk at the information centre for an interesting display on the geology, photographs, maps and other artefacts depicting the history of the town. Then book a ghost tour and get acquainted the old folk miners of Pilgrim’s Rest
Drive along the Long Tom Pass, 22km from Sabie and 34 km from Lydenburg, so named after the Long Tom Cannon a huge field gun operated by the Boers in the Anglo-Boer War and feared by British generals and their brigades.
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Long Tom Pass
Drive along the Long Tom Pass, 22km from Sabie and 34 km from Lydenburg, so named after the Long Tom Cannon a huge field gun operated by the Boers in the Anglo-Boer War and feared by British generals and their brigades.
Take a photo of the Jock of the Bushveld statue in Baberton or visit the Jock of the Bushveld Memorial after the Mac-Mac Pools 18km outside Sabie. Ceramic tiles on the memorial indicate the rivers and routes used by coaches and transport riders during the times ofSir Percy Fitzpatrick and Jock
Jock of the Bushveld Statue
1940 General StTake a photo of the Jock of the Bushveld statue in Baberton or visit the Jock of the Bushveld Memorial after the Mac-Mac Pools 18km outside Sabie. Ceramic tiles on the memorial indicate the rivers and routes used by coaches and transport riders during the times ofSir Percy Fitzpatrick and Jock
Look down at the twin-chute Mac-Mac Pools are one of the region’s most well-known sites and declared a National Monument
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Mac Mac Pools
Look down at the twin-chute Mac-Mac Pools are one of the region’s most well-known sites and declared a National Monument
Parks & Nature
Visit the Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre in Hoedspruit who has achieved ground-breaking with the bateleur eagle, just one of the many species they care for. Time specific tours.
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Moholoholo Animal Rehabilitation Centre
333 Sadie StVisit the Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre in Hoedspruit who has achieved ground-breaking with the bateleur eagle, just one of the many species they care for. Time specific tours.
The Khamai (previously known as Kinyonga) Reptile Park is an important refuge center for endangered reptiles and contains a selection of frogs, snakes, crocodile, turtles and chameleons.
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Kinyonga Reptile Centre
The Khamai (previously known as Kinyonga) Reptile Park is an important refuge center for endangered reptiles and contains a selection of frogs, snakes, crocodile, turtles and chameleons.
Take a tour of the Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre works to conserve endangered species through acclaimed research and breeding program focusing on cheetah, African wild dog, black-footed cat and blue crane.
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Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre
R40Take a tour of the Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre works to conserve endangered species through acclaimed research and breeding program focusing on cheetah, African wild dog, black-footed cat and blue crane.
The Dullstroom Nature Reserve receives little publicity, which is something of a bonus for those who happen to stumble across the reserve and its accompanying dam, and are only too pleased to have the place more or less to themselves.
Dullstroom Nature Reserve
R540The Dullstroom Nature Reserve receives little publicity, which is something of a bonus for those who happen to stumble across the reserve and its accompanying dam, and are only too pleased to have the place more or less to themselves.
Entertainment & Activities
Start: Uitvlugt Ponds game farm, just outside Dullstroom
Finish: Groot Poot farmhouse
Duration: 19 km, 2 days
Fitness: moderate
Our tip: if you're a flyfishing fan, this hike is for you
A game farm just outside the village of Dullstroom - with its little pubs, restaurants, guest houses and opportunities for trout fishing - is the site for two circular hiking trails of 13 km and 6km respectively that, when combined, make up a weekend's worth of hiking. Alternatively they can be walked as individual routes.
Ama Poot Poot Hiking Trail, Uitvlugt
Start: Uitvlugt Ponds game farm, just outside Dullstroom
Finish: Groot Poot farmhouse
Duration: 19 km, 2 days
Fitness: moderate
Our tip: if you're a flyfishing fan, this hike is for you
A game farm just outside the village of Dullstroom - with its little pubs, restaurants, guest houses and opportunities for trout fishing - is the site for two circular hiking trails of 13 km and 6km respectively that, when combined, make up a weekend's worth of hiking. Alternatively they can be walked as individual routes.
A self guided tour of Barberton in Mpumalanga. Start at the Tourism Office or the local museum. Best during daylight hours. Free
The town of Barberton may be small, but it has a history steeped in gold and mining; industries that date back to the 19th century. This part of the province of Mpumalanga is known for its quiet, almost endless vistas and its charming character.
The Heritage Walk is a self-guided tour of the historical and cultural delights of Barberton. The map can be collected at the tourist information centre or the Local History Museum, which is a great starting point for any tour of the town. This building tells the tale of the establishment of the town.
Barberton Tourism
A self guided tour of Barberton in Mpumalanga. Start at the Tourism Office or the local museum. Best during daylight hours. Free
The town of Barberton may be small, but it has a history steeped in gold and mining; industries that date back to the 19th century. This part of the province of Mpumalanga is known for its quiet, almost endless vistas and its charming character.
The Heritage Walk is a self-guided tour of the historical and cultural delights of Barberton. The map can be collected at the tourist information centre or the Local History Museum, which is a great starting point for any tour of the town. This building tells the tale of the establishment of the town.
The scenery of the area is incredibly beautiful and the routes through the forest provide vistas worthy of more than a couple of photo stops. For die-hard cyclists the Three Pass route heads down from Crystal Springs through the town of Pilgrim's Rest and then up another short pass to Graskop, turns right at Sabie before tackling the Long Tom Pass and a steep descent into Lydenburg. Complete the 150 km trail via Orighstad road and Robbers Pass.
Crystal Springs Mountain Lodge
The scenery of the area is incredibly beautiful and the routes through the forest provide vistas worthy of more than a couple of photo stops. For die-hard cyclists the Three Pass route heads down from Crystal Springs through the town of Pilgrim's Rest and then up another short pass to Graskop, turns right at Sabie before tackling the Long Tom Pass and a steep descent into Lydenburg. Complete the 150 km trail via Orighstad road and Robbers Pass.
A 50 km network of trails on this 1 500 hectare nature conservancy take hikers through incredible scenery that includes ancient grasslands, yellowwood forest, waterfalls and sand stone mazes. The Escarpment Trail is a one-day 13.5km hike that starts and ends at God's Window camp, passing waterfalls, the Bankspruit river, a sandstone maze and ancient stone terraces. Hell's Bells Trail is a one-day 8.4 km hike, also circular, from God's Window camp the highlights of which are Helskloof Gorge, waterfalls and purplecrested louries. The short cut is advisable. Pongola Express Trail is a one-day 15 km loop that passes Mac Falls and numerous gorges but is not sign posted – use a map and other path
Five Assegais Country Estate (Pty) Ltd
A 50 km network of trails on this 1 500 hectare nature conservancy take hikers through incredible scenery that includes ancient grasslands, yellowwood forest, waterfalls and sand stone mazes. The Escarpment Trail is a one-day 13.5km hike that starts and ends at God's Window camp, passing waterfalls, the Bankspruit river, a sandstone maze and ancient stone terraces. Hell's Bells Trail is a one-day 8.4 km hike, also circular, from God's Window camp the highlights of which are Helskloof Gorge, waterfalls and purplecrested louries. The short cut is advisable. Pongola Express Trail is a one-day 15 km loop that passes Mac Falls and numerous gorges but is not sign posted – use a map and other path
Arts & Culture
Wild about Whisky is a small but well-stocked whisky bar in the heart of Dullstroom, run by 3 whisky fanatics. Join us for a whisky tasting, or just enjoy a wee dram of your favourite single malt whisky.
Wild about Whisky has a wide selection of Scotch, Irish and American whiskies (just over 440 whiskies at last count), as well as a range of other refreshments to suit your taste. Choose from one of our whisky tours - half a dozen ½ tots of carefully chosen whiskies - or make up your own tasting to suit your personal preference. Group tastings can be arranged!
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Wild about Whisky
506 Naledi DrWild about Whisky is a small but well-stocked whisky bar in the heart of Dullstroom, run by 3 whisky fanatics. Join us for a whisky tasting, or just enjoy a wee dram of your favourite single malt whisky.
Wild about Whisky has a wide selection of Scotch, Irish and American whiskies (just over 440 whiskies at last count), as well as a range of other refreshments to suit your taste. Choose from one of our whisky tours - half a dozen ½ tots of carefully chosen whiskies - or make up your own tasting to suit your personal preference. Group tastings can be arranged!
Fancy a drive in the country? Why not organise a trip to the Pendle Hill Dairy? The dairy is located in the sweet town of Tonteldoos just 20km outside of Dullstroom in Mpumalanga.
The Dairy produces only natural organic cheeses, with no preservatives or colourants. Also located on the farm is a cheese and wine shop and the newly opened ‘cheese and wine place’ restaurant.
By appointment
Pendle Hill Dairy
Bosman streetFancy a drive in the country? Why not organise a trip to the Pendle Hill Dairy? The dairy is located in the sweet town of Tonteldoos just 20km outside of Dullstroom in Mpumalanga.
The Dairy produces only natural organic cheeses, with no preservatives or colourants. Also located on the farm is a cheese and wine shop and the newly opened ‘cheese and wine place’ restaurant.
By appointment
If you are interested in African culture then why not visit the Lydenburg Museum nestled in the Gustav Klingbiel Nature Reserve.
Here you can learn more about the Pedi people (Also known as Bapedi, Marota, Basotho etc), their culture and history. Discover exhibits showing the area where early humans lived, the most remarkable and noteworthy being the Lydenburg Heads.
Lydenburg Museum
If you are interested in African culture then why not visit the Lydenburg Museum nestled in the Gustav Klingbiel Nature Reserve.
Here you can learn more about the Pedi people (Also known as Bapedi, Marota, Basotho etc), their culture and history. Discover exhibits showing the area where early humans lived, the most remarkable and noteworthy being the Lydenburg Heads.